The idea to create Then and Now Photos emerged when I heard that New York Public Library added many old photo scans to the public domain. Here is a quote from their site: FEATURED SPOTLIGHT ON THE PUBLIC DOMAIN On January 6, 2016, The New York Public Library enhanced access to all public domain items…
Acre (Akko) is a port city in northern Israel. It is one of the world`s oldest cities, with a rich history and many historic structures. Basic Info Acre is a historic city in Northern Israel. It is located on the edge of Haifa Bay (on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea). Both land routes and…
While hiking along the Yarkon River in Tel Aviv, we will go over the basics (like a river map) and see what it offers. Note: this river begins at Yarkon National Park. Map Map of the area: Here is a map of Yarkon River and the attractions around it: You can also find this map…
The Israel Museum, Israel’s national museum, includes an archaeology wing, a Jewish Art and Life exhibition, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and more. Note: see 15 Best Museums in Jerusalem for additional information about museums. Opening Hours Sunday, Wednesday: ClosedMonday, Thursday: 10:00 – 16:00Tuesday: 16:00 – 21:00Friday: 10:00 – 14:00Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00 Entrance Fee Adult: 62…
A big part of this walk was along the Dizengoff street. Who was Dizengoff? We will touch on this topic later. Map of the area: We have parked not far from Sarona and started walking toward Rabin Square. In recent years, the number of electric bicycles in Israel increased drastically (for better and for worse). The infrastructure is…
Neve Tzedek was the first Jewish neighborhood outside Jaffa (in 1887). For years, the area prospered as Tel Aviv grew up around it. But after prosperity, years of neglect and disrepair followed. And since the early 1980s, Neve Tzedek has become one of Tel Aviv’s latest fashionable and expensive districts, with a village-like atmosphere. Map…